10 tests, 2011 to 2016
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 51%
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Fulda SportControl. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% | |
| 6 | 2 | 4 | - | 33% | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% | |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% | |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% | |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | - | 20% | |
| 5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% | |
| 4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% | |
| 4 | 1 | 3 | - | 25% | |
| 4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% | |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% | |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulda SportControl This tyre | 10 | 0 | 8th | 51% |
| Fulda SportControl 2 Successor | 16 | 0 | 11th | 59% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 10 tests. Updated October 29, 2026.
The Fulda SportControl has a mixed summer test record, with aquaplaning resistance, wear and efficiency more convincing than outright handling. Aquaplaning resistance earned praise in the 2013 Auto Review test, where it was fourth of nine, and in the 2014 Auto Bild full test, where it finished fourth of 15. Low wear and fuel consumption were positives even when ADAC placed it 13th of 16 in 2016 for relatively weak wet and dry performance. Auto Zeitung placed it 12th of 14 in 2015, criticising long braking distances on both surfaces and dry understeer, despite low rolling resistance.
The 2012 Auto Bild full test awarded eco master for the best price/performance combination and praised wear, fuel consumption and short dry braking, although it finished tenth of 15 with only average handling. Its strong wet grip there was unusual beside the wet criticism from ADAC in 2016, Auto Zeitung in 2015 and AMS in 2011. Dry braking also varies, with praise from Auto Bild in 2012 and 2015 contrasting with the 2015 Auto Zeitung complaint. The increased fuel consumption noted by Auto Bild in 2014 was another unusual result against the more frequent efficiency praise. Noise and comfort have too little consistent support to count as clear strengths.
Performance Strengths
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Aquaplaning resistance
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
- Praised by Auto Review in 2013
- Praised by Auto Bild in 2014 and 2015
Good resistance to aquaplaning
- 2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tyre Test (2015)Good safety reserves with aquaplaning
- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test (2014)Excellent aquaplaning results
- 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test (2013)
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Tread life
Strong
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- Low wear praised by ADAC in 2016
- Good wear praised by Auto Bild in 2012
Low wear
- 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 (2016)good wear
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tyre Test (2012)
-
Rolling resistance
Moderate
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
- Low consumption praised by ADAC in 2016 and Auto Bild in 2012
- Low rolling resistance praised by Auto Zeitung in 2015
- Increased consumption criticised by Auto Bild in 2014
low fuel consumption
- 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 (2016)Low rolling resistance
- 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre Test (2015)low fuel consumption
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tyre Test (2012)
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Dry braking
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
short braking distance on dry roads
- 2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tyre Test (2015)short dry braking
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tyre Test (2012)
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Value for money
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
good value for money
- 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test (2014)Awarded "eco master" for having the best price / performance combination
- 2012 Auto Bild Max Performance Tyre Test (2012)
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet grip
Moderate
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
- Wet performance criticised by ADAC in 2016 and AMS in 2011
- Strong wet grip praised by Auto Bild in 2012, an unusual result against those criticisms
Relatively weak on both wet and dry roads
- 2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 225/45 R17 (2016)Slightly less grip on a wet lap
- 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test (2013)a little let down by its wet performance
- 2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tyre Test (2011)
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Dry handling
Moderate
in 2 of 7 tests
Details
- Understeer criticised by Auto Zeitung in 2015
- Average handling noted by Auto Review in 2013 and Auto Bild in 2012
- Balanced handling praised by Auto Bild in 2014
a clear tendency to understeer
- 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre Test (2015)Average handling on dry and wet roads
- 2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test (2013)
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Wet braking
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
Long braking distances on wet surfaces
- 2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre Test (2015)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Fulda SportControl (7 tests) and 33 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Tread life strength in 2 of 7 tests 13 praise, 1 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
- Value for money strength in 2 of 7 tests 4 praise, 0 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
Where they disagree
- Wet grip weakness in 3 of 7 tests 14 praise, 0 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort weakness in 1 of 7 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 33 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 10
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2013 Auto Review Performance Summer Tyre Test
Excellent aquaplaning results and good braking in the wet. Slightly less grip on a wet lap, but the tyre is easy to manage past the limit. Similar behavior in the dry, the price is just a little too high for a "mid range" brand. Excellent result.
2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tyre Test
Great tyre in the dry, a little let down by its wet performance
2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test
The Fulda SportControl is the best of the cheaper tyres
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